Paddler Packet

Important Note

The documents below should be downloaded by all registered paddlers. If, upon registration, you requested that these documents be mailed, this will happen by early July. (If you did not specifically request it, these documents will not be mailed to you.) If you register after July 15, please plan to download these documents. The completed waivers must be printed and turned in at the start of the event. The rest are for your own information.

Waivers

 Photo Waiver PDF (110 KB) - only necessary for those who did not register online

 Release and Waiver PDF (140 KB)

 American Canoe Association Adult Waiver PDF (109 KB)

 American Canoe Association Child Waiver PDF (104 KB)

Event Information

 Check-In & Event Details – All the details you may be wondering about for the weekend are here. (If they’re not, let us know!) PDF (157 KB)

 Gear Checklist – Wondering what to pack? Here is a list of suggested gear from seasoned paddlers. PDF (115 KB)

 Safety Requirements – Guidelines that will help ensure a safe event. PDF (116 KB)

 2011 Paddling Route Map – This map shows the entire paddling route for the Mississippi River Challenge. PDF (3 MB)

Driving Directions

 Directions (Coon Rapids Dam and Grey Cloud Island) – PDF (124 KB)

Get personalized directions from your own starting point to Coon Rapids Dam:
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Get customized directions to Grey Cloud Island using this map:
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 Directions to Historic Fort Snelling – PDF (68 KB)

OR plug your starting address in and get customized directions using this map:
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Other Forms

 Pledge Form – Use this for recording pledges you receive and include it when sending pledges in to FMR. PDF (143 KB)

 Fundraising Tips – Tips and approaches to asking for pledges. PDF (130 KB)